“The materials of course that we’re using are stronger, the design is designed to deal with those high winds and it’s also energy efficient,” Croci said. “I can’t tell you how many calls and comments we’ve gotten about how much they enjoy coming to Islip Beach and how much they enjoy this new restaurant.”

One of them being from beach-goer Steve Faletta.

“I’ve been coming to this beach for a long time,” Faletta told 1010 WINS. “I have enjoyed the summer here at this beach more than the last 30-some-odd years. It’s been wonderful.”